Harpers Ferry

The town of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Harper’s or Harper’s Ferry is notable among “trail towns” not just as a national historic district, but because it is home to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) headquarters. Although it is currently closer to Springer Mountain than to Mount Katahdin by several hundred miles, many thru-hikers consider Harper’s Ferry the ceremonial halfway point of their trek. For northbound thru-hikers, reaching Harper’s Ferry is also frequently very close to the halfway point for the number of days they will spend on the trail. See also ATC.